UPPs Reduce Violent Deaths by 78 Percent
A study found that the UPPs have reduced the rates of violent deaths, such as homicides and deaths in encounters...
September 25, 2012Topic
Police
Increased Police Presence in Zona Norte
Reinforcements and construction of a complex of law enforcement buildings in Rio de Janeiro's Zona Norte is increasing police presence...
August 14, 2012
Protests After Girl Dies in Favela Operation
An eleven-year-old girl was killed last week in a police operation targeting drug traffickers in the Quitanda favela in Zona...
July 31, 2012
Recent Wave of Crime in São Paulo: Daily
São Paulo is experiencing a wave of violent crime, according to government data released Wednesday.
July 27, 2012
Burglaries, Vehicle Thefts Up in Rio: Daily
The number of burglaries and vehicle thefts in Rio de Janeiro has risen dramatically in the first half of 2012,...
July 24, 2012
Study Claims Discontent Among UPP
A recent study claims that a large number of officers in the Police Pacifying Unit (UPP) are unhappy with their...
July 17, 2012
UPP Controls Follow Corruption Scandal
UPP (Police Pacifying Unit) officers working inside Rio’s favela communities will now be monitored by the Pacifying Police Coordinating team...
July 10, 2012
Police Helicopters in Beach Arrests: Daily
Police officers landed two armored Polícia Civil helicopters on Copacabana Beach to help a group of tourists who were being...
June 7, 2012
Rio Passes Rio+20 Security Test: Daily
Rio de Janeiro has passed a test conducted on the security to be provided for foreign officials by the Federal...
May 31, 2012